Category Archives: Fun

Taste of Hartford Restaurant Week: Winter 2010

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Julie Beman

Taste of Hartford Restaurant Week, a summer favorite of Live in Hartford, is being incarnated as a January event! Restaurant Week will take place from January 18 through January 24, and many of Live in Hartford’s favorite restaurants are participating. … Continue reading →

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You Must Be 21 Or Older To Read This Post

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Julie Beman

          The word “throttle” had never been in my vocabulary. That all changed this weekend after attending the Northeast Motorcyle Expo at the Connecticut Expo Center. Slightly skeptical, but completely game, I agreed to join my … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Julie Beman

            Science. Beer. What more could a girl want, really? Well, maybe she could have her own time machine. Just a little one. And Dr. Ronald Mallet could build it for her. Dr. Mallett is … Continue reading →

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Why can’t every day be Cupcake Truck day?

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Emily Gianquinto

Tuesday was a big day in Hartford. A BIG event happened, especially if you judge things by the number of news crews that show up. This event warranted coverage by the Hartford Courant, Fox61, NBC30, and WFSB. Yes, loyal readers, … Continue reading →

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Playtime

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Julie Beman

  Forster Heights Playground in Hartford. ’nuff said.  

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Hartford’s Big Bang: The Connecticut Science Center

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Julie Beman

      Many thrilling things happened this past weekend, one of which was “Out of this World,” the Connecticut Science Center’s Pre-Opening Celebration which was held on Saturday, May 30. liveinhartford and realhartford were recognized as members of the … Continue reading →

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Live In Hartford Meet-Up: May 7 at the Wadsworth Atheneum

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Julie Beman

Now that the warmer weather is here, your Live in Hartford authors feel like dancing. Join us at the Wadsworth Atheneum’s First Thursday Event, Phoenix Art After Hours, on Thursday May 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. The event will … Continue reading →

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Hot Dog!

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Julie Beman

There’s a new pizza place in town. NY-NY Pizza Restaurant is open on Franklin Avenue and Elizabeth tells me it’s well worth a visit. In fact, in a city with several exceptional pizza places, she says it’s now her favorite. … Continue reading →

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Come Live With Us, Airy

Posted on March 27, 2009 by admin

liveinhartford received an email this morning from a “young professional” (that most coveted of demographics) living out in Wisconsin who’s looking to move east to a place bigger than where she currently lives that has “opportunities in the gazillion.”  (Note: … Continue reading →

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O’Hartford

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Julie Beman

I spent Saturday celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with my family. We started the day at the parade. Here are some pics: Welcome to Hartford. Washing the tires. Spiffy truck. O’Jefe The vendor was shouting, “Green stuff! Green stuff!” “We’re having … Continue reading →

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